Executive Chef | Farm-to-Table | $90-105k | Wayne, PA

Job Description

Job Description

EXECUTIVE CHEF - Upscale Farm-to-Table Restaurant - Wayne, PA

Wayne, PA - Main Line

$90 - $105k Base Salary + Bonus + Benefits + Growth Opportunity

An award-winning, high-volume, scratch-kitchen restaurant on the Main Line in Wayne, PA is seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to lead its culinary program.

This is a highly respected, community-focused restaurant known for its creative American cuisine, commitment to local and sustainable sourcing, and warm, polished hospitality. We are looking for a true leader who can balance culinary excellence, financial acumen, and team development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on chef who wants autonomy, creativity, and a clear path for future advancement within a growing hospitality group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire all Back of House operations, including menu development, daily execution, and quality control
• Create seasonal, innovative, farm-to-table menus utilizing fresh, local ingredients
• Manage food cost, labor cost, inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to meet financial goals
• Recruit, train, mentor, and retain a strong culinary team; foster a positive, professional, and accountable culture
• Ensure absolute compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Collaborate with FOH leadership and ownership to drive guest satisfaction and overall business success
• Maintain consistency and excellence during high-volume service

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as an Executive Chef or high-level Executive Sous Chef in a full-service, upscale casual / farm-to-table restaurant
• Proven background in high-volume, scratch-cooking environments
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to control food and labor costs while maintaining quality
• Culinary degree preferred, but not required with equivalent experience
• Passion for sustainable sourcing, seasonal cooking, and hospitality

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary of $90 - $105k
• Performance-based bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, PTO, and more
• Significant future advancement potential with a respected and growing restaurant group
• Creative freedom and the opportunity to make a real impact
• Supportive leadership and a quality-focused culture

If you are a driven Executive Chef near Wayne, PA, ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.


Our professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.


With more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.


At Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.

Company Description

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.\r\n \r\nOur professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.\r\n \r\nWith more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.\r\n \r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.